2007 S4RS 7,500 mile service

[Zaster]

I'm getting ready for the service interval and started wondering what truely needs to be done by the dealership not to forfeit the remaining warrranty.
The two items I wouldn't feel comfartable doing myself are timing belt adjustment and throttle body synchronization. I don't mind shelling out 800 bones if it is truely needed, but if I can do the majority of the maintenance items myself and use the money saved for add-ons without negating the remaining warranty i'd be so ... [moto]

[clubhousemotorsports]

I would guess that if you are hesitant to do your belts and fuel injection you might not want to do the valves either. Based on that I think you should find a shop (does not have to be a dealer) that does good work and have them do the job. The 7500 mile service is a important one because the valves have never been adjusted since it was assembled. I have seen them out quite a bit at this service.

There is nothing stated that you cannot do some of the work yourself. unfortunately the valves belts and efi set up are important and the expensive parts.

[Zaster]

Totally forgot about the valve adjustment...
Thanks for the advice.

[clubhousemotorsports]

Hey I had to ask as I have seen people who would adjust their valves but were not willing to tie their own shoes

[arai_speed]

I called my local stealership and they wanted $1100.00 + parts (shims)

I'm also interested in what I can do myself to save on cost.

[gnostic203]

Wow what the heck is up with these prices.  My dealer quoted me $600 approximate including parts for the 12k on my 06 S2R1000.  The 12k requires new belts so it will be more expensive than the 6k or in your case the 7500 service.  Granted your a 4V but still 1100 bucks seems crazy to me.  Either way don't be afraid to shop around for quotes.

[arai_speed]

Wow what the heck is up with these prices.  My dealer quoted me $600 approximate including parts for the 12k on my 06 S2R1000.  The 12k requires new belts so it will be more expensive than the 6k or in your case the 7500 service.  Granted your a 4V but still 1100 bucks seems crazy to me.  Either way don't be afraid to shop around for quotes.

I already have a place where I'm taking my bike to:

In Tune Cycles
10950 Tuxford St. unit #1
Sun Valley Ca 91352
818-768-9026
Brian Moffatt.

He's local (only a few miles from home) so I'll give him a try.  He quoted me around $500 for the same service as the dealership.

I'm thinking I'll do the oil change m self and save some time and money on that as well.

[clubhousemotorsports]

A 4 valve service can easily be 30-50% more time than a simple two valve. It is not that it is rocket science but very labor intensive.I would plan on a good 7-8 hours for a 4 valve where a 2 valve can be done in 4-5.

Another added cost is the new belt prices that are rising as fast as the gas at the pumps. The 1000 belts are over $100 a pair now and I just put on a set of testastretta belts that were $100 each. So much for ducatis being affordable, every two years? they plan on withdrawing it from you. Hey maybe it will be like belt of the month club where every two years they send you some new belts to put on and a payment plan to afford them.

[carlosbarrios]

When I had my 12k service on my S4R last year at the dealer, it was $630 out of my pocket.  6 hours labor + 3 shims + the belts ($65 each) and a few bolts that were missing here and there.  I guess it all depends on the dealer.  He did keep my bike for like 2 weeks, but he's the only dealer in western NY, so he gets swamped with work.

I'm doing the service myself right now, and it's definitely cheaper and faster (might take me a whole week working on it a couple hours every night).  There's a good guide on how to adjust the 4V valves here: http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=1312.0
If anyone needs pictures let me know.  I have that same post with all the pictures in it.

[Zaster]

When I had my 12k service on my S4R last year at the dealer, it was $630 out of my pocket.  6 hours labor + 3 shims + the belts ($65 each) and a few bolts that were missing here and there.  I guess it all depends on the dealer.  He did keep my bike for like 2 weeks, but he's the only dealer in western NY, so he gets swamped with work.

I'm doing the service myself right now, and it's definitely cheaper and faster (might take me a whole week working on it a couple hours every night).  There's a good guide on how to adjust the 4V valves here: http://ducatimonsterworldwide.org/index.php?topic=1312.0
If anyone needs pictures let me know.  I have that same post with all the pictures in it.

I would love to see pictures. I was quoted $800 to $900 depending on the amount of shims needed for the entire
7,500 mile service while doing the oil change myself.
It would be great if we could get detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to do the valve adjustments, throttle body synchronization and timing belt adjustment.
Any recommendations for useful service manuals?

[clubhousemotorsports]

Try desmotimes
LT Snyder makes instruction manuals for ducati's

[carlosbarrios]

I would love to see pictures. I was quoted $800 to $900 depending on the amount of shims needed for the entire
7,500 mile service while doing the oil change myself.
It would be great if we could get detailed instructions (with pictures) on how to do the valve adjustments, throttle body synchronization and timing belt adjustment.
Any recommendations for useful service manuals?

Hi, I just emailed you a guide with pictures.  It's the guide I used for doing my valves.  Good luck!

[Zaster]

Hi, I just emailed you a guide with pictures.  It's the guide I used for doing my valves.  Good luck!

Thanks Carlos!!!

[Zaster]

Try desmotimes
LT Snyder makes instruction manuals for ducati's

Thanks ducvet, this is a pretty cool site

[TAftonomos]

I've done a few 6 and 12K services on testa motors (my 999 and another).  The belts are pricey, Martin (motowheels) has them for ~89 each IIRC.
Shims are a given, but may or may not really need replacing.  I'm anal about the clearances, so on my 6K a LOT of shims got moved around and I had to buy 5 I believe.  I re-used the keepers (those will wear IMHO and make the big difference in clearances changing).  Set the openers to .004 and the closers to .002 (The openers are the ones that will tend to tighten up btw).

Also, and CAUTION.  The testa motors DO NOT have TDC marks on the pulleys.  Make sure you mark the pulleys side/side and the crank pulley is marked as well.  The Vertical is a smidge easier as the "T" in the pulley nut do line up, but the Hoz cylinder does not which can/will confuse you.  If you fail to make the pulleys all is not lost, just pull out the dial gauge and mag base and go to town.  Helps to have a background in doing stuff like this, but if you get stuck or have any questions just PM me.  Glad to help